"Back in 1989, in between the first and second incarnations of Screeching Weasel, bassist Dan Schafer and then-drummer Brian Vermin formed Sludgeworth, which then proceeded for a couple of years to virtually rule the Chicago scene. They eventually foundered on the rocks of "artistic differences" and were supplanted by a reborn Screeching Weasel and a host of other Chicago bands, but now the shrouds of the past have lifted to reveal this near-perfect nugget of classic punk rock."
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"Spiraling guitars build thick layers of loud, melodic noise. Each chord builds upon the previous one until it's like a blanket of fresh snow, covering everything in sight. Vocals are a brisk wind, kicking up the sound and pushing it along. Sludgeworth captured the late '80s Chicago Punk sound perfectly."
Mark Murrmann
Affecting CHANGE can be a daunting task. Affecting GLOBAL change? Try HERCULEAN. Still, with an issue as big as GLOBAL WARMING, it's going to take an equally enormous effort to make change. One organization is doing just that. It's 350.ORG, the international CLIMATE CHANGE campaign. Partnering with individuals and groups around the world, 350.ORG is changing the way we look at our changing climate. Already, 350.ORG has impacted environmental legislation in America, inspiring politicians to cut carbon 80% by 2050. On October 24th, 2009, 350 goes worldwide.
In coordination with 350's international day of action, ADITA.ORG releases "C350: MUSIC FOR A MOVEMENT". This compilation consists of a wide variety of artists from around Chicago, the midwest, and beyond. "C350: MUSIC FOR A MOVEMENT" benefits 350.ORG, with promotion of the October 24th day of action, and monetarily with each sale. ADITA.ORG is the digital home of A DAY IN THE AIR, a personal zine written by Bradley Adita. "C350: MUSIC FOR A MOVEMENT" is A Day In The Air #24 and the 4th CD to be released since 2000. "Iowahardcore.com(pilation)" was released in 2003.
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tickets are selling fast...so don't miss out on this 5 day punk rock blowout.
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...and get ready to polish up those shoes for our first annual punk rock bowling tournament held on Friday & Saturday!
Hey Dan! It was great finally getting to see the Insubbordination Fest dvd of the reunion set after working on the sound portion at Sonic, and then finally getting to meet you at RiotFest last year! Would love to play with you guys if there are ever anymore reunion shows.
***!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Tickets are now available online for the July 12th Comp. Release Show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*** Just click the flier to purchase your tickets!!!
Please come out and celebrate the release of the Dry Heaves compilation. This cd has 33 songs & 18 bands, including all 5 that are playing the Beat Kitchen show that is ALL AGES!!! We'll have 2 songs featured on the comp. One is called Rats and the other is Trainwreck. You can see us play both at the Beat Kitchen July 12th!!! Come out as we make punk rock history by releasing the greatest comp. that has ever been made! We look forward to seeing everyone there!!!
